Gate limiting mechanism and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a gate limiting mechanism. The gate limiting mechanism is installed between a cabinet body and a gate. The gate limiting mechanism comprises a limiting assembly; the first end of the limiting assembly is hinged to the gate, and the second end of the limiting assembly is slidably connected to the cabinet body; a locking member; the locking piece is hinged to the cabinet body; when the gate is opened to a preset angle, the second end of the limiting assembly slides to the limiting position of the locking piece, and the locking piece locks the limiting assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a gate limiting mechanism and a vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation. They are not limited by time or location, save manpower, and facilitate transactions. They represent a brand-new form of commercial retail and are also known as 24-hour mini-supermarkets. Furthermore, with market changes, vending machines have evolved into various styles.

[0003] Some vending machines are placed in high-traffic areas such as shopping malls. When merchants restock the vending machines, they need to open the machine doors; the current problem is that the doors can rotate after opening, and children often push the doors while merchants are restocking, affecting the efficiency of the restocking process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a gate limiting mechanism and a vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a door limiting mechanism, which is installed between the cabinet and the door; the door limiting mechanism includes:

[0006] A limiting component; the first end of the limiting component is hinged to the door, and the second end of the limiting component is slidably connected to the cabinet body;

[0007] Locking element; the locking element is hinged to the cabinet body;

[0008] When the gate is opened to a preset angle, the second end of the limiting component slides to the limiting position of the locking member, and the locking member locks the limiting component.

[0009] Furthermore, the door limiting mechanism also includes a mounting bracket; the mounting bracket is installed on the cabinet.

[0010] The mounting bracket is provided with a first sliding groove, and the second end of the limiting component slides in the first sliding groove;

[0011] The locking element is hinged to the mounting bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting component includes:

[0013] A limiting link; the first end of the limiting link is hinged to the gate;

[0014] A drive rod; the drive rod is mounted on the second end of the limiting link; the drive rod is slidably connected to the first sliding groove; the locking member is used to lock the drive rod.

[0015] Furthermore, the mounting bracket is provided with a second sliding groove, and the limiting link is slidably connected to the second sliding groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the locking member is provided with at least one locking groove;

[0017] When the gate is opened to a preset angle, the locking member is driven to rotate towards the drive rod, so that the locking groove is fitted onto the drive rod.

[0018] Furthermore, an elastic element is provided between the locking member and the mounting bracket, the elastic element causing the locking member to tend to rotate toward the drive rod.

[0019] Furthermore, the elastic element is a tension spring.

[0020] Furthermore, the mounting bracket is provided with a limiting groove; the locking member is provided with a limiting rod, and the limiting rod is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0021] Furthermore, the middle part of the locking member is hinged to the mounting bracket, the locking groove is provided at the first end of the locking member, and the second end of the locking member is provided with a driving part.

[0022] The second aspect of this utility model also provides a vending machine, including a door limiting mechanism.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0024] When a merchant restocks, they first open the main door. Once the door rotates to a preset angle, the second end of the limiting component slides to the limiting position of the locking component. At this point, the locking component locks the limiting component, preventing it from sliding further and thus preventing the door from rotating further. At this time, the door is in the open state and locked by the door limiting mechanism, which prevents the door from being rotated during restocking and thus avoids affecting the merchant's restocking efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the gate limiting mechanism of this utility model installed on a vending machine.

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the image.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is the front view of this utility model.

[0030] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0031] 1-Cabinet body, 2-Door, 3-Locking component, 301-Locking groove, 302-Drive unit, 4-Mounting bracket, 401-First sliding groove, 402-Second sliding groove, 403-Limiting groove, 5-Limiting link, 6-Drive rod, 7-Tension spring. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] The descriptions of "specific examples" or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] A door limiting mechanism is installed between the cabinet 1 and the door 2; the door limiting mechanism includes:

[0040] Limiting component; the first end of the limiting component is hinged to the door 2, and the second end of the limiting component is slidably connected to the cabinet 1;

[0041] Locking component 3; the locking component 3 is hinged to the cabinet body 1;

[0042] When the gate 2 is opened to a preset angle, the second end of the limiting component slides to the limiting position of the locking member 3, and the locking member 3 locks the limiting component.

[0043] In this embodiment, when the merchant is restocking, he first opens the gate 2. After the gate 2 rotates to a preset angle, the second end of the limiting component slides to the limiting position of the locking member 3. At this time, the locking member 3 locks the limiting component, and the limiting component cannot continue to slide, thereby preventing the gate 2 from rotating further. At this time, the gate 2 is in the open state and locked by the gate limiting mechanism, which can prevent the gate 2 from being rotated when the merchant is restocking, thus affecting the merchant's restocking efficiency.

[0044] Furthermore, the door limiting mechanism also includes a mounting bracket 4; the mounting bracket 4 is installed on the cabinet 1;

[0045] The mounting bracket 4 is provided with a first sliding groove 401, and the second end of the limiting component slides in the first sliding groove 401.

[0046] The locking member 3 is hinged to the mounting bracket 4.

[0047] Furthermore, the limiting component includes:

[0048] Limiting link 5; the first end of the limiting link 5 is hinged to the gate 2;

[0049] Drive rod 6; the drive rod 6 is installed at the second end of the limiting link 5; the drive rod 6 is slidably connected to the first sliding groove 401; the locking member 3 is used to lock the drive rod 6.

[0050] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 4 is provided with a second sliding groove 402, and the limiting link 5 is slidably connected to the second sliding groove 402.

[0051] Furthermore, the locking member 3 is provided with at least one locking groove 301;

[0052] When the gate 2 is opened to a preset angle, the locking member 3 is driven to rotate closer to the driving rod 6, so that the locking groove 301 is fitted onto the driving rod 6.

[0053] In this embodiment, the limiting link 5 slides in the second sliding groove 402. The second sliding groove 402 not only guides the limiting link 5 but also supports it. When the door 2 rotates, the limiting link 5 drives the drive rod 6 to move within the first sliding groove 401. When the drive rod 6 moves to the locking groove 301, it drives the locking member 3 to rotate, causing the locking groove 301 to fit onto the drive rod 6. At this point, the drive rod 6 is embedded in the locking groove 301, and is restricted from further movement by the locking groove 301. Thus, the limiting link 5 prevents the door 2 from rotating further. When the merchant restocks, they rotate the locking member 3, causing the locking groove 301 to disengage from the drive rod 6. The drive rod 6 is no longer restricted by the locking groove 301, and the door 2 can continue to rotate and close.

[0054] Furthermore, an elastic element is provided between the locking member 3 and the mounting bracket 4, and the elastic element causes the locking member 3 to have a tendency to rotate toward the drive rod 6.

[0055] Furthermore, the elastic element is a tension spring 7.

[0056] In this embodiment, by setting an elastic element, the locking element 3 has a tendency to rotate towards the drive rod 6, so that after the gate 2 rotates to a preset angle, the locking element 3 can automatically lock the drive rod 6.

[0057] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 4 is provided with a limiting groove 403; the locking member 3 is provided with a limiting rod, which is inserted into the limiting groove 403.

[0058] In this embodiment, the purpose of setting the limiting groove 403 on the limiting rod is to limit the rotation angle of the locking member 3.

[0059] Furthermore, the middle part of the locking member 3 is hinged to the mounting bracket 4, the locking groove 301 is provided at the first end of the locking member 3, and the second end of the locking member 3 is provided with a driving part 302.

[0060] In this embodiment, when the drive rod 6 is locked in the locking groove 301 and the door 2 needs to be rotated, the merchant drives the locking member 3 to rotate through the drive unit 302, so that the locking groove 301 is disengaged from the drive rod 6; by providing the drive unit 302, it is convenient for the merchant to drive the locking member 3.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] The vending machine includes a door limiting mechanism. The vending machine in this embodiment includes all the technical features and effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be repeated.

[0063] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments, as long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, and all such changes should be within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. For example, different combinations of specific embodiments and different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A big door limiting mechanism, which is installed between a cabinet body (1) and a big door (2); characterized in that: The big door limiting mechanism comprises: A limiting assembly; the first end of the limiting assembly is hinged to the big door (2), and the second end of the limiting assembly is slidingly connected to the cabinet (1); A locking member (3); the locking member (3) is hinged to the cabinet (1); When the big door (2) is opened to a preset angle, the second end of the limiting assembly slides to the limiting position of the locking member (3), and the locking member (3) locks the limiting assembly.

2. The gate check mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The big door limiting mechanism further comprises a mounting bracket (4); the mounting bracket (4) is mounted on the cabinet (1); The first sliding groove (401) is arranged on the mounting bracket (4), and the second end of the limiting assembly slides in the first sliding groove (401); The locking member (3) is hinged to the mounting bracket (4).

3. The gate check mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The limiting assembly comprises: A limiting connecting rod (5); the first end of the limiting connecting rod (5) is hinged to the big door (2); A driving rod (6); the second end of the driving rod (6) is mounted on the limiting connecting rod (5); the driving rod (6) is slidingly connected to the first sliding groove (401); and the locking member (3) is used for locking the driving rod (6).

4. The gate check mechanism of claim 3, wherein: The second sliding groove (402) is arranged on the mounting bracket (4), and the limiting connecting rod (5) is slidingly connected to the second sliding groove (402).

5. The gate check mechanism of claim 3, wherein: At least one locking groove (301) is arranged on the locking member (3); When the big door (2) is opened to a preset angle, the locking member (3) is driven to rotate towards the driving rod (6), so that the locking groove (301) is sleeved on the driving rod (6).

6. The gate check mechanism of claim 3, wherein: An elastic member is arranged between the locking member (3) and the mounting bracket (4), and the elastic member makes the locking member (3) have a tendency to rotate towards the driving rod (6).

7. A gate check mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The elastic member is a tension spring (7).

8. The gate check mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The mounting bracket (4) is provided with a limiting groove (403); the locking member (3) is provided with a limiting rod, and the limiting rod is inserted into the limiting groove (403).

9. The gate check mechanism of claim 5, wherein: The middle part of the locking member (3) is hinged to the mounting bracket (4), the locking groove (301) is arranged at the first end of the locking member (3), and the second end of the locking member (3) is provided with a driving part (302).

10. A vending machine characterized by: The big door limiting mechanism comprises the big door limiting mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9.

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